Skútustaðir weather in January (North Iceland, Iceland)

How is January weather typically in Skútustaðir? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Skútustaðir typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 1°C, cooling off to about -6°C at night. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Skútustaðir in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 7 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skútustaðir. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skútustaðir climate page with graphs.

 

Skútustaðir, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 7 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (49 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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